Originally presented at
Open Source Bridge 2013 and re-presented/recorded on the Unconference Day at
Open Source Bridge 2014.
The slides are also available in this item. Please see the included PDF file.
Projects fail in droves. Up to 90% of new businesses fail within 10 years. Screws fall out all the time; the world is an imperfect place.
Just because it happens doesn’t mean we can’t do our best to prevent it or—at the very least—to minimize the damage when it does. As a matter of fact, embracing failure can be one of the best things you do for your organization. Failure is a vital part of evolution. By learning to love failure we learn how to take the next step forward. Ignoring or punishing failure leads to stagnation and wasted potential.
During this session I'll cover:
- The most common causes for failure
- Suggestions for how to avoid failing
- How to use failure to your advantage